The steering wheel is the main control element of the car. And for comfortable driving it must be convenient and informative. For the convenience of the driver, the developers of the Lada Vesta car have provided the following useful things:
- adjustment of the steering column for reach and height;
- the presence of an electromechanical amplifier;
- stylish three-spoke leather steering wheel, comfortable to grip and finished with high-quality materials;
- equipped with a driver airbag;
- possibility of installing a multifunction steering wheel with additional buttons for controlling the multimedia system (available in the “luxury” configuration).
Appearance
The steering wheel on the Lada Vesta is a three-spoke wheel finished in perforated black leather. The central part is made of black plastic with the AvtoVAZ emblem placed in the middle. The steering wheel cover is made of silver plastic. The size of the steering wheel allows you to easily maneuver and turn the car with one hand thanks to the presence of an electric booster.
Features of the multifunction steering wheel
The steering wheel on the Lada Vesta Multi-steering wheel, unlike the version in simpler configurations of the Lada Vesta, is equipped with multimedia control buttons. With their help, the driver can, without being distracted from the road, control a music player or radio, adjust the volume, answer calls with the Hands free function activated, and control cruise control.
Additional accessories
Despite the fact that the Lada Vesta car was released relatively recently, manufacturers of accessories and additional equipment are ready to offer several devices for the steering wheel.
Additional braiding on the steering wheel makes the wheel wider in girth and pleasant to the touch. Thanks to its soft and flexible material, its installation does not require much effort. Online stores offer braids of different colors and materials. Silicone, leather, velor braids of bright colors will add individuality to the interior of the car.
Before buying a product, you need to know the diameter of the steering wheel. For a Lada Vesta car it is 38-40 cm. Prices for different types of braids vary from 500 to 2500 rubles, depending on the material.
Benefits of Cruise Control
Having cruise control in your car allows you to:
- Maintain a constant speed regardless of the nature of the route;
- Don't worry about speeding;
- Do not constantly keep your foot on the gas pedal;
- Does without gear shifting (on manual)
This is very convenient, especially when traveling along a lightly congested highway. By turning on this function, the driver can move calmly and relaxed by simply setting the desired speed and taking his foot off the gas pedal. The brakes work as usual, and in case of emergency the car can suddenly reduce speed.
Installing the steering wheel
Installing a steering wheel Many owners of Lada Vesta in the lower-luxury configuration install a multifunction steering wheel instead of a regular steering wheel. This procedure does not require special skills; if you follow certain instructions, it will not take much time. Before you begin dismantling, you need to disconnect the ground terminal. In order to remove the Lada Vesta steering wheel, you must:
- remove the central airbag module by carefully picking it up with a flat metal object (a file, a small slotted screwdriver);
- disconnect all wires;
- unscrew the bolt that secures the steering wheel;
- You need to remove the steering wheel by smoothly shaking it from side to side and pulling it towards you.
Then you need to install the steering wheel in the same way, tightening the fastening bolt tightly. Next you need to connect all the wires. Using the electrical diagram for connecting the multifunction steering wheel to the radio, carefully connect the numbered wires. Reinstall the upper module with the airbag, pressing it until it clicks. After all the steps taken, you need to check the operation of the radio and cruise control buttons on the steering wheel.
The original multifunction steering wheel for Lada Vesta is not intended for installation on Priora and Granta. These AvtoVAZ models have their own standard devices.
Recommendations in general
The process of replacing the steering wheel is simple, but requires attention on the part of the repairman. A car enthusiast without basic skills in servicing a technical device is better off turning to service station specialists for help.
Sequence of actions when removing the steering wheel on a Lada Vesta:
- Remove the block - airbag module.
- Unscrew the central bolt - clamp.
- Remove the steering wheel.
- After maintenance, install the steering wheel again.
In general, it must be said that in order to completely install the multifunction steering wheel without problems, not only an installation specialist, but also a microelectronics specialist must be present during the installation.
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Buying a steering wheel
In order to buy a steering wheel for a Lada Vesta, you should contact official dealers or specialized auto centers. Verified points of sale offer quality products and have mandatory certificates and guarantees for them.
The cost of the multifunction steering wheel is 5-6 thousand rubles. The same product with an installed airbag will cost more - about 9 thousand rubles.
Universal steering wheel braid made of eco-leather with laces in Sport style (size M)
steering wheel diameter 37-39 cm Included: braid, thread and needle. Installation instructions: 1. Place the braid on the steering wheel in a position convenient for you. 2. Fasten the thread to the braid. 3. Begin to pull the edges of the braid together by threading the needle under the stitches. 4. Sew the edges with a zigzag, first in one direction, then in the other direction.
A leather steering wheel is the dream of many owners of inexpensive class B models. These also include those who drive Lada Vesta and X-Ray. However, the steering wheels of models of this type are extremely rarely covered with leather from the factory. The XRAY and Vesta trim levels have a similar option, but only in the top version. Therefore, owners of cheaper equipment have to do everything themselves.
Review of Manufacturer Prices
The size of the steering wheel in the original version is 37-39 cm in internal and external diameters, respectively.
| Name/article | Price in rubles |
| Original steering wheel 8450009837 (18 years old) | From 5000 |
| Plastic cover with function keys 8450006832 | From 2500 – 3000 |
| Airbag module 8450149058 | From 4500 |
| Steering wheel complete with airbag 8450006832 | From 8500 |
Advantages of reupholstery
Covering the Lada Vesta and X-Ray steering wheels with leather allows you to give the interior gloss and solidity, because the leather steering wheel looks very presentable, and the wrapping also goes well with the rest of the interior elements.
However, everything is not limited to aesthetics alone. With a leather constriction, the steering wheel of the X-Ray and Vesta is pleasant to the touch and does not slip so much, also thanks to the perforations. And in hot weather, this point is more than relevant, because a steering wheel slipping in your hands can cause loss of control over the car and an accident.
After reupholstering, the Vesta steering wheel becomes plumper.
In addition, some find that the cross section of the X Ray and Vesta steering wheel rim is too thin, making it uncomfortable to hold. The situation is corrected by tightening with leather.
As you can see, this method has many strengths, so it is not surprising that it is so popular.
What tire size
Previously, the tire standard for AvtoVAZ passenger cars was within the range of 13–14 inches. With the advent of Vesta, we started talking about size 15, and after a while, the wheel size approached R16 and R17. The Lada Vesta Concept's wheel size has reached R18.
Thus, the most common tire size for Lada Vesta is:
- 175/70/R 15;
- 205/60/R 15;
- 185/60/R 16;
- 195/55/R 16;
- 175/55/R 17;
- 195/50/R 17.
Where the first indicator is the width of the tire itself, the second is the profile (height) of the rubber. To calculate it, you need to calculate the second one as a percentage from the first parameter, for example, 55%. The resulting value will be the rubber profile.
The last number is the most understandable - this is the diameter of the tire rims in inches. 2.54x17=43.18, that is, 43 cm and a little more. There are additional designations besides these standard sizes, for example, it can be designated as follows: 195/55/R16 88Н, but they are not considered within the scope of this article.
How to choose?
Before you buy a leather steering wheel for Vesta or X-Ray, you need to study this issue in order to navigate the many offers from different manufacturers. All braids are sewn from automotive leather, 1 mm thick. This leather is tougher, making it more resistant to wear and mechanical damage.
As a rule, there are 4 categories of goods on the market:
- Standard - products are made of artificial German leather Schweitzer Nappa, exclusively in black. The braid is smooth in combination with perforated. You can also choose any thread color. Price – about 1200 rubles.
- Normal - genuine Russian Vista Uruguay leather is used, only in black. The braid is smooth in combination with perforated. Threads are available in different shades. The cost is about 1600 rubles.
- Luxury - made from genuine Russian leather Vista Uruguay. A combination of different colors with different thread colors is available. The braid is smooth in combination with perforated. Approximate price tag – 1900 rubles.
- Premium - genuine Italian Nappa leather, without perforation, but various combinations of colors and threads are available. Italian products cost about 2,300 rubles.
Reviews about the operation of cruise control on Vesta
| Positive | Negative |
| I thought that cruise control was not a very necessary option, but just recently I became convinced of the usefulness of this device. I went to Tula with my family over the weekend, and on the way the idea came to try this mode. I set it to 108 km/h and went along the highway! During smooth overtaking, you don’t even have to turn off the cruise control, just add 10 km with the buttons, and then slow down. | I tried to use cruise control on Vesta a couple of times, but it was unsuccessful. I don’t like that after braking it picks up speed very slowly. I just want to press the pedal, but I can’t, because the program will turn off. Cruise control may not be suitable for my driving style, but I never use it. |
| It’s a very convenient thing, you don’t get tired of driving at all. I often have to travel for work, so I use this feature all the time. It’s good, of course, when the highway is not busy. | I installed a multifunctional steering wheel on Vesta mainly to make it convenient to switch music and to be able to talk on the phone. At the same time, I set up the cruise control, I thought I would use it, but as it turned out, I wasted my time. The thing turned out to be extremely inconvenient. It may be necessary on a completely empty highway, but in the city cruise control is absolutely useless. |
| There is no point in using cruise control in the city, but it is great for country trips. I even noticed that this function saves fuel a little. | After installing the multifunction steering wheel everything was fine, but after a couple of months problems appeared with the cruise control. Namely, the green indicator does not turn on when the car picks up the desired speed. The unit has already been reflashed several times, nothing helps. I think that the original cruise works fine, but you shouldn’t “collective farm” yourself, it won’t work properly anyway |
| At first, for a long time I could not understand how to control the cruise control on Vesta, especially how to behave while overtaking. But then I watched a video on YouTube and realized that you can change the speed while driving. When the desired indicator is reached, the button turns green and the speed levels out. And if you start to brake or accelerate, the program automatically turns on. By the way, below 40 km/h it does not turn on at all. I use cruise control regularly on country trips. | After 30 thousand, the cruise control began to “kick out”. Either it doesn’t work at all, or suddenly all the buttons go out. The speed also changes every once in a while. You'll have to go to the dealers, it's good that the car is under warranty. |
| I installed the multifunction steering wheel myself. I have Vesta “comfort”, but for some reason this option was not included in the package. I turn on the speed limiter for my wife, since she is a beginner and still has poor control over pressing the gas pedal. It's also very convenient. | The idea that cruise control saves fuel is pure fiction. It can save a little if the track is relatively flat. When there are ups and downs, the program tries to equalize the speed and fuel is wasted even more, especially if the road is always uphill. |
Where can I buy?
It is usually easiest to purchase such products online. The reason is that at the car market or in a simple store there may not be a steering wheel cover specifically for the Lada X-Ray or Vesta. Some people order goods through Aliexpress, since the products there are cheaper. And if delivery time is not critical for you, you can use this platform. However, if you want to receive the braid faster, it is better to place an order in a Russian online store.
The table below shows the most popular resources where you can place an order, as well as their prices:
Connection
- After connecting the cruise control circuit, we connect the block with wires to the multimedia device (blue).
- If a freelance MMC is installed, you will need an adapter for this brand of radio.
- We insert the plastic cover and assemble the RC again.
First you need to apply a voltage of 12V to pin 11 of the steering column switch. To add a contact to the plug, the connector must be disassembled, for which the white color retainer is first pryed off with a screwdriver.
As for 12V, you can get it from the steering angle sensor (pin 8), which is located under the steering wheel. But on X-Rays equipped with power units from Renault-Nissan, 12V can be taken from the plug plug, which is located between the headlight adjustment and mirror adjustment controls - pin 8 means 12V backlight, and pin 1 means 12V from the ignition, respectively.
Next, you need to make sure that the necessary wiring is present on the steering wheel - from the block with the keys to the 11th contact. If there is none, you will need to run the wire yourself.
At this point, the actual installation of the backlighting of the radio buttons on the steering wheel of the Lada X-Ray is completed and you can put everything back together.
Brief summary
At the end of all manipulations, the owner has the opportunity to use the buttons on the steering wheel to regulate the operation of not only the cruise control system, but also multimedia, as well as the speed limiter. It is worth noting that the work of the system does not end with these functions. You can also connect the Lada Vesta rear view camera here.
Today, manual cruise control is a fairly promising and rapidly developing development, actively used in many European countries. The device is useful in that, by visually contacting the driver, it creates significant safety conditions that prevent accidents. By combining cruise control with the emergency braking function, developers achieve a greater level of safety on the roads.
